Production Equipment Operator; PEO

Job Title

Production Equipment Operator (PEO I)

Higginsville, MO

$19.00/hr - $21.00/hr

Win Cup is a food service packaging company focused on providing the highest quality products. Win Cup was established in 1962 and is now a leading manufacturer transitioning into an innovative, technology‑driven enterprise focused on combating plastic pollution. Win Cup’s Vio biodegradable foam technology and Phade line of PHA‑based straws and stirrers are the only marine biodegradable, home and industrial compostable straws and stirrers in the world.

• Adhere to all good manufacturing practices (GMP), food safety, HACCP and SQF process requirements; rectify and/or report any non‑compliance immediately.
• Report to all scheduled shifts and attend meetings as required.
• Ensure that only quality food‑safe production enters the packing room by constantly monitoring the product and stopping deviations immediately.
• Perform all assigned line checks of product as it is being produced and all quality tests to measure the quality of the product.
• Alert the Shift Supervisor and Quality Assurance of any product that deviates from standard and will require an audit.
• Diagnose machine problems; repair and maintain assigned machines with a sense of urgency.
• Respond with a sense of urgency to all defective cups the Packers, Packing Tech or Quality Assurance bring to his or her attention.
• Maintain a safe and clean work area at all times in compliance with all GMP’s.

• Machine Operator responsible for 1 to 1 ½ machine lines with 4–5 machines per line.
• Constant visual and manual inspection of cups as they are fabricated; adjust programming box as needed.
• Perform twice per 12‑hour shift cups inspection with a micrometer, including after every mold change.
• Perform dunk testing and quality checks.
• Light machine repair and inspection at a 33‑inch high table using hand tools; major repairs to parts room within 50 yards.
• Work a 12+ hour shift while standing, walking, stooping, bending, reaching, grasping, handling objects and lifting up to 50 lb.
• Work in an indoor manufacturing environment not air‑conditioned, exposed to heat, fumes, or airborne particles.
• Wear PPE (hairnet, hearing protection, safety glasses with side guards).
• Work weekday, weekend and overtime shifts.

Win Cup is an EEO/AA and E‑Verify employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Background checks and drug tests are performed to ensure workplace safety.

Win Cup offers full‑time team members benefit choices with most benefit eligibility after 31 days: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid holidays, accruing paid time off, short and long‑term disability, EAP, and a 401(k) with a company match available after 60 days. Win Cup provides training and education assistance to develop employees.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Manufacturing